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(January 2011)

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GM
Gary McEwan
623058 posted:
Since Monday STV news north has had a lot of problems with the 6pm show.


I think they have had problems from the start of the relaunch, something just doesn't sit right with it at all.
KP
KelpieP0921
Gusan posted:
There was quite a big mix up on STV News at Six North coming out of the local bulletin tonight.

When the next report started, they stayed in the studeo and Norman was coughing and sighing, saying "quite a lot of reading tonight" and Tyrone walked in front of the camera drinking from a bottle of cola.


Any video footage of that, edited out on STV Player!!

In all seriousness pretty sad North/Central news has merged at the weekend... How long before North lunchtime bulletin comes from Glasgow?

Far cry from 10 or so years ago, and 30 min lunchtime bulletins etc.. and LOUISE WHITE'S HAIR!!
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A former member
Rona Dougall is doing Edinburgh News tonight.
GM
Gary McEwan
623058 posted:
Rona Dougall is doing Edinburgh News tonight.


I don't think she suits the news that well, Scotland Tonight yes, but STV News at 6 is a no no from me. She comes a across as to shouty and cold. The likes of Laura Goodwin is more suited IMO to cover if Juliet is off
BR
Barney Rubble
Gaz McEwan posted:
623058 posted:
Rona Dougall is doing Edinburgh News tonight.


I don't think she suits the news that well, Scotland Tonight yes, but STV News at 6 is a no no from me. She comes a across as to shouty and cold. The likes of Laura Goodwin is more suited IMO to cover if Juliet is off


Laura was presenting the North edition last night.
GM
Gary McEwan
Barney Rubble posted:
Gaz McEwan posted:
623058 posted:
Rona Dougall is doing Edinburgh News tonight.


I don't think she suits the news that well, Scotland Tonight yes, but STV News at 6 is a no no from me. She comes a across as to shouty and cold. The likes of Laura Goodwin is more suited IMO to cover if Juliet is off


Laura was presenting the North edition last night.


Yeah I meant in general though...
PE
Pete19
Gaz McEwan posted:
623058 posted:
Rona Dougall is doing Edinburgh News tonight.


I don't think she suits the news that well, Scotland Tonight yes, but STV News at 6 is a no no from me. She comes a across as to shouty and cold. The likes of Laura Goodwin is more suited IMO to cover if Juliet is off


I have to agree!

There are more people who could cover. Heather Simpson, Rachel McTavish or Debi Edwards. All far more suited than Rona.

Glad its only the east so far, although if memory serves me correct she did the west at 6 around christmas or new year!
GM
Gary McEwan
Pete19 posted:
Gaz McEwan posted:
623058 posted:
Rona Dougall is doing Edinburgh News tonight.


I don't think she suits the news that well, Scotland Tonight yes, but STV News at 6 is a no no from me. She comes a across as to shouty and cold. The likes of Laura Goodwin is more suited IMO to cover if Juliet is off


I have to agree!

There are more people who could cover. Heather Simpson, Rachel McTavish or Debi Edwards. All far more suited than Rona.

Glad its only the east so far, although if memory serves me correct she did the west at 6 around christmas or new year!


Yeah that's right Pete, think she did a couple and I actually found it cringeworthy just watching it. Although I think Kelly-Ann could be a good one as well if cover was needed, or even Laura Miller these days is starting to shine!
BR
Barney Rubble
Gaz McEwan posted:
Pete19 posted:
Gaz McEwan posted:
623058 posted:
Rona Dougall is doing Edinburgh News tonight.


I don't think she suits the news that well, Scotland Tonight yes, but STV News at 6 is a no no from me. She comes a across as to shouty and cold. The likes of Laura Goodwin is more suited IMO to cover if Juliet is off


I have to agree!

There are more people who could cover. Heather Simpson, Rachel McTavish or Debi Edwards. All far more suited than Rona.

Glad its only the east so far, although if memory serves me correct she did the west at 6 around christmas or new year!


Yeah that's right Pete, think she did a couple and I actually found it cringeworthy just watching it. Although I think Kelly-Ann could be a good one as well if cover was needed, or even Laura Miller these days is starting to shine!


To be honest, she is not that great on Scotland Tonight. I am sure there could have been a better choice at the time the show launched and maybe they could have used someone from the North.....Andrea comes to mind??
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A former member
She#s back on it today, kelly ann was doing a news story,

Its that DAM desk that causes me the main grief!
GM
GMc
Has Heather Simpson left STV? She hasn't been on-screen since before Christmas, and she is no longer on Twitter. Kelly-Ann Bishop is constantly overlooked, IMO. She would be a great relief presenter. Rachel McTavish should also get the opportunity to present the East programme.
GM
Gary McEwan
GMc posted:
Has Heather Simpson left STV? She hasn't been on-screen since before Christmas, and she is no longer on Twitter. Kelly-Ann Bishop is constantly overlooked, IMO. She would be a great relief presenter. Rachel McTavish should also get the opportunity to present the East programme.


That's a very good question, where has Heather gone to? Certainly agree about Kelly-Ann, although I think she did a half hour Scotland Today back in 2008 when Euro 2008 was and Scotland Today was on at 4pm.

I think Rachel is more suited to the West rather than the East IMO.

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